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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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